Jerusalem’s 2013 Ice City – Under the Sea

Posted by Ayelet Weisz in Art, Culture, Science, Central Israel, Colors, Israel, Jerusalem, Winter Wonderlands

Sing it with me: “Under the sea Under the sea Darling it’s better Down where it’s wetter Take it from me Up on the shore they work all day Out in the sun they slave away While we...

Jerusalem’s 2013 Ice City – Dinosaurs, Unicorns and President Obama

Posted by Ayelet Weisz in Art, Culture, Science, Central Israel, Colors, Israel, Jerusalem, Winter Wonderlands

It’s April when I pass a massive gate made of ice and I am humbly greeted by two unicorns connected by their heads. Further on, a slippery bridge invites me to carefully receive a closer look of blue...

Jerusalem’s 2013 Ice City – The Frozen Far East

Posted by Ayelet Weisz in Art, Culture, Science, Central Israel, Colors, Israel, Jerusalem, Winter Wonderlands

I’d been looking forward to this moment for a year. That moment when I would be all wrapped up with more layers than a body can bare in the budding Israeli summer, and I would move that heavy curtain and...

#ObamaInIsrael – The Funny Madness of President Barack Obama’s Trip to Israel

Posted by Ayelet Weisz in Art, Culture, Science, Central Israel, Israel, Jerusalem, United States

Would you fly across the world for 3 hectic days, then return back home? In March of this year, Barack Obama did just that. He came to Israel for his first official visit as the president of the United...

The Surprising Walk to the Devil’s Throat

Posted by Ayelet Weisz in Argentina, Colors, Iguazu, Nature Connection

It takes a walk, an in-park train ride, then another walk to make it to the Devil’s Throat, and the walk to the Devil’s Throat is surprisingly calm. Flora accompanies me alongside calm water...

Water, Water Everywhere – A Walk Through the Argentine Iguazu Falls National Park

Posted by Ayelet Weisz in Argentina, Iguazu, Nature Connection

It doesn’t get closer to the Iguazu Falls than actually being below them. When I got off the boat that gave me that up close and personal experience, I was soaking wet and happy. Taking a moment to look...

The Argentine Wet Treatment: Going Under the Iguazu Falls

Posted by Ayelet Weisz in Argentina, Iguazu, Nature Connection, Sunny Summers, Travel Videos

Walking down the stairs to the boat, there was no way to anticipate what awaited. The calm water, surrounded by trees, reflected the sun rays below the boats. Orange vests waited by the stairs as I walked...

My Favorite Sights in Puerto Iguazu, Argentina (Besides the Falls)

Posted by Ayelet Weisz in Argentina, Art, Culture, Science, Colors, Iguazu

I almost missed out on Puerto Iguazu. While I usually prefer to go out and explore, I was in the most luxurious hostel in town. I was surrounded with funny people, had hours-long conversations, and enjoyed the...

70 Fantastic Tips and Stories for Your Ultimate Winter Wonderland Travel Joy

Posted by Ayelet Weisz in Resources and Tips, Winter Wonderlands

It’s the magical season when clouds burst into laughter. They laugh so hard, their tears reach the ground, dancing on highways. Above them, in the sky, the clouds join in dance. Majestic, they dance as...

11 Tips for First Time Winter Travelers

Posted by Ayelet Weisz in Resources and Tips, Winter Wonderlands

You grew up in an almost-constant sunshine. The beach is so close, so available, you don’t even notice it anymore. You set out to experience the adventure of a lifetime, to be in a landscape that’s...